The Essential Program Management Office
1st Edition
Published on 1. February 2018
Book
Hardback
192 pages
978-1-4665-6855-6 (ISBN)
Description
Program Management Offices (PgMOs) are focused on establishing processes, procedures, standard tools, and best practices for the management of programs and ensuring effective use of resources. Highlighting the factors and questions one must consider before setting up a PgMO, this book guides readers through the process of setting up a PgMO. It explains how to spot the signs of a struggling PgMO and details the actions required to rescue or retire it. Describing how team resources should be structured, it demonstrates how to set up quality processes in a PgMO.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional Practice & Development
Illustrations
50 s/w Abbildungen
50 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4665-6855-6 (9781466568556)
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Person
Gary Hamilton was the first person to hold the five PMI(R) credentials PgMP(R), PMP(R), PMI-SP(R), PMI-RMP(R), CAPM(R). This is reflective of his diverse 16+ years of project/program work. In 2012, Gary also obtained the PMI-ACP(R) credential, becoming the fifth person to hold six credentials from PMI(R). Gary also holds several other degrees, credentials and certifications which include an advanced MBA degree in finance, Certified Scrum Master, Project+, PRINCE2, MSP, ITIL-F, MCTS (SharePoint), MCITP (Project), and Six Sigma Green Belt. Gary is an active Board of Directors volunteer within the East Tennessee PMI(R) Chapter and a regular author of articles on Project and Program Management. Because of his volunteer efforts within PMI(R) and community organizations, Gary has received three President's Volunteer Awards, and he has also been recognized for programs and projects he has managed.
Content
Introduction. Defining PgMOs.Considerations for Establishing a PgMO. Common Challenges and Why Some PgMOs Fail. Getting a PgMO Started. Triaging a Struggling PgMO. Projects, Programs, and Portfolios (Structure within a PgMO). Team Structures. Stakeholder Management. Risks. Quality. Communications. Metrics.